The Virology Group moved to the Basil Hetzel Institute in January 2010. Professor Eric Gowans and Dr Branka Grubor-Bauk have remained with the group since this time while other original lab members have taken other positions or graduated and accepted positions as post-doctoral researchers around the world. Our current members are listed under the People tab.

Our research is focussed on novel strategies to develop vaccines for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Consequently, the work involves aspects of:

immunology to assess the efficacy of the experimental vaccines in animal models

Interested, dedicated postgraduate students who wish to study virology and/or immunology are welcome to join our group. We have 5 PhD students from many regions of the world and thus are truly multicultural.

The Virology Group Laboratory has a number of student projects available for potential Honours, Masters and PhD studies. The chosen project will cover vaccine development in the areas of HIV, Zika virus or Hepatitis C with options for industry collaborations. Please contact branka.grubor@adelaide.edu.au if you have any further questions.